Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy (Fast Track)

Location: Boston
Start Term: Summer

This program is designed for transfer students and bachelor degree holders. As a radiation therapist, you will help your patients fight cancer or non-malignant diseases with your powers of precision, consistency and compassion. In this program, you’ll build on your previous college studies to accurately deliver radiation and expertly carry out radiation treatment plans. All while supporting your patients and their families and serving as a vital member of the patient care team.

During the fast tracked time frame of 21 consecutive months, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside professional experts through clinical experiences in prestigious Boston area medical facilities. The year-round program gives you the benefit of an immersive education and prepares you for your career faster. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to sit for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. And you’ll be fully prepared to become a leader in healthcare.

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Students with a bachelor's degree or the appropriate amount of college credits and prerequisites may apply to the fast track program. Courses must have been completed at a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better for transfer. Math and science courses taken more than ten years prior to the anticipated date of matriculation to MCPHS will not be accepted.

Required Courses For Students with a Bachelor's Degree:

Anatomy and Physiology I & II with lab (8 credits)

Physics I (algebra-based) with lab (4 credits)

Algebra and Trigonometry (3 credits)

Computer Applications (3 credits)*

Medical Terminology (1 credit)

Additional Courses Required For Students without a Prior Degree:

Basic Chemistry I with lab (4 credits)

Expository Writing I & II (6 credits)

Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)

American Culture, Identity, and Public Life (3 credits) (Acceptable substitutions include Introduction to Sociology or upper-level sociology course)

The location of MCPHS in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, as well as its affiliations with premier medical institutions located in the greater Boston area, enable students to learn in healthcare institutions that are among the best in the world.

MCPHS University Medical Imaging and Therapeutics students participate in a variety of community-based clinical settings. This opportunity supplements the clinical experience gained in the on-campus program and provides students with a broader insight into the diverse populations they may encounter in future career settings.

Students in the Radiation Therapy major complete internships at hospital affiliates in the metropolitan Boston and New England. Possible internship sites include:

Please Note: due to the widespread geographical locations of the radiation therapy clinical settings, it is strongly recommended that students have a driver’s license and their own reliable transportation. The radiation therapy clinical locations are not all accessible via public transportation.